The public deserves to know about potential conflicts of interest the words felt rehearsed Hollow Nash was already skimming through the files this is interesting but it's thin we'd need more to make it. A story what if I told you there were rumors about his time and juvenile detention things that didn't make it into the official record like what. Savannah hesitated the next words would cross a line and she knew it I heard he might have been involved in some violence while he was. Inside nothing proven but Nash's expression shifted subtly that's a serious allegation any evidence not yet but if you start digging you're asking me to imply a sitting. Judge has a violent past based on unsubstantiated rumors Nash closed his laptop officer Mitchell I may be new but I'm not stupid this feels like a hitpiece.
The public has a right to the truth Nash Cut Her Off not to Manufactured scandals he stood Gathering his things for what it's worth I hope you find a better way through this. Savannah watched him leave the rejection stinging more than she expected but she wasn't done she had other contacts other journalists who might be more willing to run with the story. By morning she'd made three more calls each one ended similarly to her meeting with Nash but her last contact a blogger known for controversial takes on local politics showed interest send me what. You have he said no promises but I might be able to work with this Savannah emailed him the files from the precinct computer adding. Her own anonymous source quotes about concerns over the judge's objectivity her hands shook as she had sended knowing she was committing career suicide if she was caught but she felt trapped desperate for any.
Way to undermine the investigations credibility she didn't expect things to move so quickly by noon the blog post was live exclusive judge Carter's hidden past can we trust. His judgment the piece was Sensational implying dark undertones to Carter's Juvenile Detention stay and questioning whether his past had created a vendetta against law enforcement. The story spread through social media like wildfire picking up embellishments with each sharing local news stations began calling the courthouse for comment protesters from police support groups gathered. Outside demanding Carter recuse himself from the investigation judge Carter was in his Chambers when Sarah Chen brought him the printouts of the growing Scandal. He read them silently his expression unreadable should we issue a statement Sarah asked no need Carter replied calmly have the baith inform everyone.
That Court will begin 30 minutes early tomorrow and Sarah make sure officer Mitchell is notified the next morning the courtroom was packed Beyond capacity journalists filled. The back rows cameras ready savan sat rigidly at the prosecution table trying to ignore the knowing looks from her colleagues everyone seemed to suspect where. The leaked information had originated judge Carter entered precisely at 8:30 a.m. The usual allrise call felt charged with extra tension be seated Carter said his voice carrying its usual measured Authority before we continue with our investigation I'd like to address. The recent media attention regarding my personal history a russle of anticipation went through the Gallery Savannah held her breath 35 years ago I was wrongfully arrested for a crime I didn't commit I.